November 10th

We are continuing to work on the jounral enteries.  Tomorrow will be your final day in the computer lab and the journals should be handed in on Monday.  Please come with some drafts tomorrow as I would like to give you the opportunity to share ideas and read some examples. 

Tip:  Don't forget to use lots of descriptions.

I am really excited to read what you have been working on.

Ms. B

Nov 9th

Today we went to the computer lab to work on the point of view journals.  From the samples I read, they look great.  Remember you are writing in the first person (you are writing as the character you have chosen).  Also, the more description you put into the journal the more effective it will be.  Keep up the good work.

I would like to have draft of the journals to share on Friday.  Good copies are due Monday.

If you have questions please come see me, I would be happy to help.

Ms. B

Nov 8th

This week is off to a great start.  I handed back the essays I have marked; for many of the students it was there first 5 paragraph essays.  For the most part, the essays had a clear main idea.  If you want to discuss your essay come see me at recess.

We will continue to work on our wartime journal entries.  If you are thinking about presenting your journals at the assembly I need them by Wednesday (Thursday Morning).

Keep up the good work

Ms. B :)

November 4th

Great discussion guys!!!  Too bad about the issues with the computers but we got it all straightened up.  I will try to book the media cart again for Monday.  In the mean time, think about the character you want to portray and see if you can find out some historically accurate facts.  Remember these journals will be written in the first person (as if you are your character).

Come ready to work on Monday.

Anyone who did not hand in there ESSAY, have it ready for MONDAY :)

November 3rd

Today students responded to a current events article.  Most of you finished in class, a couple of you took it home to finish.  I know you have your essays to work on tonight, if you need to come at recess to finish the current events piece I am available first break. P.S. I was super impressed at how well the class worked today. Thank you :)

Homework: Essays are due tomorrow.  You will need to hand in all your plans and drafts, along with your good copy and the assignment sheet.

If your essay is finished and ready to go, you should spend some time reading!

November 2nd

The discussion was really interesting today.  You guys had lots of great comments regarding the current events article.  I didn't want to overload you with homework so I will give you time to work on the response in class tomorrow.  The response will be due at the end of the period tomorrow.

For homework: Keep working on your 5 paragraph essay; they are due on Friday.  Don't forget that about 20min of your nightly homework should be spent on English work.

If you need help on with your essays I am happy to help tomorrow at first recess.

November 1st

I am so happy to see that students are checking out the blog :) I was thrilled to see that I even had a comment, thanks Duncan.

Don't forget your school pictures are due back on November 8th.  Also, I have pushed back the due date for you 5 Paragraph Essay.  The essay is now due on Friday (Nov 4th); I hope that since I have pushed the essay date back that I will have all the essays in.  Today was our last in class day to work on essays; however, I am available at recesses for anyone who would like some help.  Those essays I collected today I will read and get back to you with suggestions tomorrow.

Remember that while you are working on your essay you need to keep your Main Idea in mind!!!!